Kevin Kwok, 17 Year Old With Autism Missing In Toronto, Erik Lippmann Still Missing in Santa Cruz.
MON AM: KEVIN KWOK HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE. Kevin Kwok was found around 7:30 p.m. Sunday after his parents alerted officers of his disappearance from their home at 138 Bonis Ave, just south of the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course at 9 p.m. Saturday. Security guards in a nearby building found him in an apartment; police suspect the youth simply wandered into the building, said Sgt. Shane Penton.
This just hit Google from The Star News in Toronto, Ontario. Also, Erik Lippman, 30, with autism, is still listed as missing in Santa Cruz, CA.
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing autistic teen in Scarborough. Kevin Kwok, 17, was last seen Saturday night around 9 p.m. in his home at 138 Bonis Ave., just south of the Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. He is described as being about 5-foot-6, 130 pounds, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing an orange Adidas T-shirt and black shorts. Police are concerned for his safety as he requires medication.
Anyone with information is asked to call 42 Division at 416-808-4200 Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
RE: Erik Lippman, from IndyBay News org:
The search continues for Erik Lippmann, the local autistic man who went missing from his apartment in the Seabright/Broadway block of Santa Cruz early Wednesday morning. Family and local authorities are asking for volunteers to help continue the search in Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas. Updates and information on volunteering can be found by visiting the facebook group, linked below, or by contacting Raquel Cool at raquelcherylcool [at] gmail.com. (Click photo to enlarge.)
Programs are available for those with a medical condition that may cause them to wander - take advantage of programs like Project Lifesaver - www.projectlifesaver.org.
Posted by: Christine | April 26, 2010 at 09:51 AM
I think this info could help to prevent this situations.
Vision location systems (Spain) had developed a gps express locator for people with autism www.pikavu.com and the other website is www.keruve.com
Please for more info contact us at [email protected]
It really could help to solve this terrible situations
Posted by: Asuncion Fernandez | April 26, 2010 at 08:52 AM
My heart and my prayers go out to Kevin and his family. My continued prayers go out to Eric and his family.
I'm too upset to say anything. Just painful.
Posted by: rileysmom | April 25, 2010 at 08:40 PM